Families can explore the free Great Northern Railway Trail or the ancient ruins of Killevy Old Churches, and Derrymore House offers a proper heritage outing for the whole family.
There's plenty for younger children too — Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark is free and fantastic, and Rascals Softplay Centre is a solid rainy-day option. Newry also has a free museum, bowling, distilleries, and more on days when you want something different.
The best days out near Bessbrook
Derrymore House
Craigmore Viaduct
Mission Possible Escape Rooms (Newry)
Jump Lanes Newry
Two Stacks Whiskey
Newry Leisure Centre
Newry Leisure Centre Wellness Suite
The Railway Bar
The Imaginarium
Tiddly Town
Camlough Lake
Aqua Wellness Spa at Canal Court Hotel
Cloverhill Golf Club
Buttercrane Shopping Centre
Matt D'Arcy & Co Brewery & Distillery
Newry & Mourne Museum
The Quays Shopping Centre
Omniplex Cinema Newry
Great Northern Railway Trail
Newry & Mourne Sub Aqua Club
Olympia Restaurant & Bowling Centre
Formula Karting Newry
Rascals Softplay Centre Newry
Sheepbridge Family Entertainment Centre
Cheeky Monkeys
Killevy Old Churches
The Spa at Killeavy Castle Estate
Clarkhill Farm
Killeavy Castle Estate
Tara 4x4 Off-Road Driving (Newry)
The Giant's Lair / Fionn's Giant Adventure
Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark & Fionn's Giant Adventure
Ballykeel Dolmen
Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Watchtower Adventures
Cherry Cottage Nurseries & Garden Centre
Newry Footgolf & Golf Academy
Slieve Gullion Summit Stargazing
Mullaghbawn Folk Museum
Mayobridge North Paragliding Site
Greenvale Equestrian Centre
Tí Chulainn Cultural Centre
Narrow Water Equestrian Centre
Gosford Karting
Narrow Water Castle Riverside Walk
Kellys Golf Centre
Mourne Dew Distillery
Mourne Mountains Brewery
What's on near Bessbrook
- 25JulWarrenpoint Art Group Exhibition Launch — Warrenpoint LibraryWarrenpoint Library
- 5AugNewry Business Social Networking – The Growth Network @ Finegan & SonFinegan & Son
- 5AugRhythm and Rhyme — Banbridge LibraryBanbridge Library
- 5AugRhythm and Rhyme — Newry City LibraryNewry City Library
- 5AugMega Manga Comic Club — Banbridge LibraryBanbridge Library
- 5AugAutism Friendly Hour — Banbridge LibraryBanbridge Library
Days out in Bessbrook — your questions
What are the best days out in Bessbrook?
Bessbrook is well placed for a good variety of days out. Derrymore House is a great heritage pick, while Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark is a favourite with families. For indoor fun, Olympia Restaurant & Bowling Centre and Rascals Softplay Centre Newry are both close by, and the Newry & Mourne Museum is well worth a visit.
What free things are there to do in Bessbrook?
There are several free options nearby. The Great Northern Railway Trail is ideal for a walk or cycle. Killevy Old Churches are free to visit, and the Newry & Mourne Museum costs nothing to enter. Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark & Fionn's Giant Adventure is also free and popular with families.
Where can you go on a rainy day near Bessbrook?
Newry is your best bet when the weather turns. Rascals Softplay Centre Newry keeps younger children busy indoors, while Sheepbridge Family Entertainment Centre and Olympia Restaurant & Bowling Centre are good options for older kids and adults. The Newry & Mourne Museum is free and fully covered too.
What's good for young children near Bessbrook?
Slieve Gullion Adventure Playpark & Fionn's Giant Adventure is the standout — it's free, outdoor, and brilliant for kids. Rascals Softplay Centre Newry is perfect for younger ones on a wet day. Fort Evergreen Pet & Play Farm is another great option, mixing animals and outdoor play.